DOI Office of the Secretary Internship Program - Spring 2027

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Secretary Internship Program (OSIP) is an unpaid, full-time, in-person volunteer opportunity at Department of the Interior headquarters in Washington, DC. Interns are placed in participating Office of the Secretary offices to support Interior’s mission and gain hands-on experience with headquarters-level work. Areas may include policy, operations, communications, data analysis, research, and mission support.

The program provides meaningful assignments, professional development, networking, and exposure to Department operations and senior DOI leadership. Interns participate in orientation, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities, and contribute to work aligned with Interior’s mission and Administration priorities. The Spring 2027 internship runs from February 1 through May 7, 2027.

This is an unpaid volunteer experience; volunteers are not Federal employees except for purposes of injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act. The program includes structured onboarding, regular supervision, Federal mentorship, and coverage for service-related injuries.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or owe permanent allegiance to the United States.
• Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, or have graduated from an accredited institution within the prior two years.
• Commit to serving as an unpaid, full-time volunteer for the duration of the internship, February 1 through May 7, 2027.
• Complete required Department of the Interior onboarding documentation.
• Successfully complete a suitability review and receive a favorable determination based on security forms, a credit report, and a fingerprint check.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Passion for the ideals of the American republic and commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Support participating Office of the Secretary offices and Interior’s mission through meaningful project assignments.
• Contribute to headquarters-level work in areas such as policy, operations, communications, data analysis, research, and mission support.
• Participate in orientation, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Complete required onboarding documentation and participate in structured onboarding and ongoing supervision.

Benefits

• Professional experience through meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision, and Federal mentorship.
• Skill development through hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations.
• Career exploration through exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.
• Coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• Workers’ compensation for service-related injuries.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed